Poulsard
Dorabella 2022
Octavin

Grape Variety: Poulsard (Ploussard)

Producer: Domaine de l'Octavin (Alice Bouvot)

Region: Arbois, Jura, France

Wild Scale: 4/5

Vegan friendly wine

14% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Poulsard grapes from Alice's own vines (50 years old) were hand harvested and de-stemmed. 2 month gentle maceration. Fermented with wild yeast. No fining, filtration or added sulphur.

This Wine: Natural red wine with a light body but great intensity of flavour. Lovely concentration of perfumed red fruit with a sprinkling of mineral elements. Despite the warmer vintage and higher alcohol level, the wine feels graceful and fresh.

Notes on the Winemaker: Alice Bouvot has developed a big cult following since starting her domaine in 2004. She produces many cuvées, some with grapes purchased from organic growers (these bottles have the striking gnome labels) and the rest from her own vines. Her wines are unique and invigorating to say the least and should be experienced by any natural wine fan.